Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior

"Yes!"

Immediately, several disciples from Cyan Flood Dragon Hall confidently stepped forward to handle the three corpses.

"Drink, drink!"

A Hall Master timely spoke up and raised a bowl, dispersing the heavy atmosphere and bringing back the lively atmosphere, as if nothing had happened just moments ago, and everyone continued to eat meat and drink wine.

Despite the apparent calm, the minds of everyone from the seven halls were still unsettled. Everyone knew what transpired tonight was not ordinary.

Surely it was Gongyang Jue who instigated trouble with Zhao Ku and the others, and the outcome defied everyone’s expectations. Although people anticipated Baili Feng’s intolerance, they hadn’t expected him and Baili Hongtang to decisively end matters by forcefully killing three Vice Hall Masters.

Even Gongyang Jue was forced to intervene personally yet couldn’t save anyone.

Vice Gang Leader Gongyang Jue essentially shot himself in the foot, directly losing three capable subordinates!

"Flood Dragon Shocking Skill, during the spar between the Young Master and Vice Gang Leader, they definitely used Flood Dragon Shocking Skill, right?"

"That kind of power couldn’t be mistaken; it surely was Flood Dragon Shocking Skill... But unexpected that Young Master refined it to such a degree during his recent seclusion, almost rivalling the Gang Leaders of past!"

Those in the inner hall who watched the battle at close range naturally recognized the Cyan Fish Gang’s master technique, and after the clash ended, the stewards and disciples in the outer hall and surrounding areas recovered from shock and began lively discussions.

In these people’s understanding, Flood Dragon Shocking Skill is the defining skill of the Cyan Fish Gang, a master technique that all succeeding Gang Leaders must learn. Upon seeing the Young Master cultivate it to this level, many disciples acknowledged and believed he might be the successor as the next Gang Leader.

The saying goes that outsiders see the spectacle while insiders understand the nuances. While the disciples outside the hall were still discussing the duel, many inside the hall, amid drinking and exchanging cups, began pondering.

"Flood Dragon Shocking Skill is extremely challenging to refine; bone structure, comprehension, and resources are all essential. Although the Young Master excels in Martial Dao talent, achieving such a breakthrough in such a short period..."

"Could it be that Gang Leader has been imparting insights... perhaps this gathering was to make a statement for the Young Master?"

Many Hall Masters couldn’t help but consider this. They had watched the Baili siblings grow up, and they were familiar with Baili Feng’s progress in cultivating Flood Dragon Shocking Skill—not slow but certainly not speedy either.

"Indeed... power wins over logic at all times; one does not truly meet until after testing fists!"

In the corner of his eye, Su Mu noticed Gongyang Jue’s sour demeanor, but he refrained from further provocation, prompting Su Mu to silently sigh and reminiscence about the rainy night when Yuan Qing took the Little Doctor away in Qingyun City.

At that time, he was too weak to prevent any of this from happening.

If back then Su Mu possessed his current power, perhaps everything would have been different...

With hands trembling slightly as he held the wine bowl, Su Mu’s deep eyes flickered, and he raised his head to down the bowl of wine. His throat felt slightly spicy, yet his heart was filled with unwavering conviction—a thirst for power.

After this battle, Gongyang Jue’s faction settled down completely, and no one suspected Su Mu’s identity. To cultivate Flood Dragon Shocking Skill to such a level, who else could it be but the Young Master?

Beside him, Baili Hongtang also let out a sigh of relief; earlier, she had been constantly worrying about Gongyang Jue’s aggression, concerned that Su Mu might reveal a flaw and be discovered.

Yet, she worried too much; Su Mu portrayed her brother perfectly.

No, rather, Su Mu proved to be more extraordinary than she imagined—calm and composed amidst crises, courageous yet shrewd, facing the Cyan Fish Gang’s senior echelon without the slightest fear. At such a young age, not only is he brilliant in alchemy, his strength was enough to effortlessly kill three Vice Hall Masters.

As the night deepened, people gradually began to rise and bid farewell, a series of figures dragged out elongated shadows as they departed, and the Cyan Fish assembly thus concluded.

The first to leave the inner hall was none other than Gongyang Jue.

"Hmph... tonight’s matter won’t simply end here; relish your triumph for a while." Gongyang Jue walked out of the Cyan Fish hall, the moonlight glistening, revealing a fleetingly sinister grin at the corner of his mouth.

For a man who avenges grievances tenfold, tonight’s revenge shall undoubtedly be repaid manifold!

"It’s over, finally over."

Su Mu left the hall amid disciples filled with respect and yearning, returning to Tang Garden. There, Su Mu removed his makeup, and as he relaxed his taut nerves, fatigue washed over him like tides.

While impersonating Baili Feng without exposure, facing Cyan Fish Gang’s three Vice Hall Masters, and even Vice Gang Leader Gongyang Jue, it would be untrue to say he felt no pressure.

Thankfully, everything went smoothly, and the Cyan Fish Gang should settle down for a while.

Following the battle, Su Mu experienced countless insights—not solely from Flood Dragon Shocking Skill, but also two Breath Concealment Techniques, Yin-Yang Breathing Technique, Three-Turn Dragon Elephant Skill, and even Profound Demon Five Transformations, all offering some enlightenment.

Flood Dragon Shocking Skill (entry-level 61%)

Profound Breath Technique (entry-level 41%)

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Mystical Mind Condensation Technique (small success 23%)

Profound Demon Five Transformations (small success 71%)

Time swiftly transitioned to three days later, and within a semi-enlightened state, Su Mu’s two Breath Concealment Techniques blended, causing the light of insight on the comprehension panel for the Small Faceless Transformation Technique to begin flickering and showing signs of progress.

The completion of the Small Faceless Transformation Technique was not far away.

That night, Baili Hongtang returned to the side hall, accompanied by a set of unfamiliar footsteps.

Su Mu opened the door to see a burly man exuding an aura of domineering pride through his every move. Though a first meeting, Su Mu felt immensely familiar with this man, who was none other than the true Young Master of the Cyan Fish Gang—Baili Feng!